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Lauer: Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Social Problems and the Quality of Life, 8/e
Robert H. Lauer, U.S. International University
Jeanette C. Lauer, U.S. International University
Race, Ethnic Groups, and Racism

Chapter Outline


The Meaning of Race, Ethnic Groups, and Racism

Extent and Origin of Races and Racism in America

Race, Ethnicity, and the Quality of Life

  1. The Rights of Citizenship
    1. The Right to Vote
    2. The Rule of Law
    3. Equality Before the Law
  2. The Right to Equal Economic Opportunities
    1. Employment
    2. Income
  3. The Right to Life and Happiness

    4. VOICES: Will It Ever End?

    1. Life Chances
    2. Freedom from Fear
  4. The Right to Dignity as a Human Being
    1. The Myth of Success Around the Corner
    2. The Myth of Inferiority
    3. The Myth of Mongrelization

Contributing Factors

INVOLVEMENT: Becoming Color Blind

  1. Social Structural Factors
    1. Mass Media
    2. Education
    3. The Economy
    4. Government
  2. Social Psychological Factors
    1. Majority Perspectives
    2. Minority Perspectives

      3. GLOBAL COMPARISONS: Prejudice in Europe

What Is to Be Done?

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